Former Technical Advisors

Other Former Technical Advisors

Brad Gudzinas

In his former role as product manager of the AARP Livability Index™, Brad Gudzinas oversaw day-to-day operations and development efforts. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, Brad’s background in community planning and expertise in data science and project management helped to ensure the AARP Livability Index™ serves the needs of its many users.

Jana Lynott

Jana Lynott was a project director of the AARP Livability Index™ project. Along with Dr. Rodney Harrell, she developed the initial concept for the tool. Jana was a key contributor to all facets of the project, including its concept, design, methodology, content, and outreach.

Eliot Rose

In his former role as a senior manager with ICF International, Eliot Rose worked directly with the AARP Public Policy Institute team to develop the robust measurement methodology that undergirds the AARP Livability Index™ today.

Former Technical Advisory Committee Members

• Lynda Anderson, Director, Healthy Aging Program, CDC Healthy Aging Network (retired)

• Emiko Atherton, Director, National Complete Streets Coalition

• Wesley Blount, FHWA Office of Planning, US Department of Transportation

• Sarah Campbell, (formerly) National Policy Director, Center for Neighborhood Technology

• Paula Carmody, People’s Counsel, Maryland Office of People’s Council

• Derald Dudley, Lead, National Transit Map, US Department of Transportation

• Rusty Ennemoser, Public Involvement Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation

• Carlos Figueiredo, MA, PhD, Senior Methods Advisor

• Sasha Forbes, Natural Resources Defense Council, Urban Solutions Program (formerly Senior Policy Associate, Reconnecting America)

• Michael Fox, Research Science Officer, CDC Division of Human Development & Disability (retired)

• Josh Geyer, Office of Economic Resilience, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Damon Jones, Assistant Professor, The Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago

• Chris Kochtitzky, Senior Advisor, CDC Physical Activity and Health Branch, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

• Tracy Kolian, Acting Director, Center for Public Health Policy, American Public Health Association

• Wilhelmina Leigh, Senior Research Associate, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies (retired)

• Jordana Maisel, Director of Outreach and Policy Studies, Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, SUNY Buffalo

• Sabrina McCormick, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, The George Washington University

• Danielle Neslon, Rural and Targeted Programs, Federal Transit Administration (formerly with the U.S. Administration for Community Living)

• Andrea Peet, Program Manager, STAR Communities

• Danilo Pelletiere, Housing Development Advisor, DC Department of Housing & Community Development

• Anna Ricklin, Manager, Planning & Community Health Center, American Planning Association

• Trevor Roycroft, Associate Professor, J. Warren McClure School, Ohio University

• Stefanie Seskin, (formerly) Deputy Director, National Complete Streets Coalition

• Brian Smedley, Executive Director, National Collaborative for Health Equity

• Phil Stafford, Director, Center on Aging and Community, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

• Matthew Streeter, American Housing Survey Manager, US Census

• Kathy Sykes, Senior Advisor, Aging and Sustainability, EPA Office of Research and Development (retired)

• Erwin Tan, (formerly) Director of Senior Corps, Corporation for National and Community Service

• John Thomas, Acting Associate Office Director, EPA Office of Sustainable Communities

• Matt Trujillo, Program Manager, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

• Hilari Varnadore, Director, STAR Communities

• Kristi Wamstad-Evans, Technical Manager, STAR Communities

• Mildred Warner, Professor, Department of City and Regional Planning, Cornell University